Both are very busy weekends as it is half term. It is really hard to tell as some families will be going at the start of the holidays, while others will be going towards the end. With some schools having half term the following week too, I'd say 20th will be the quieter, but then again TowersTimes a...

As originally reported by DeadJack5 above, TowersTimes is pleased to bring you further images of Congo River Rapid boat modifications. As part of Alton Towers' ongoing work to improve safety on Congo River Rapids following last year’s incident at Drayton Manor Theme Park, the Resort appear to b...

Here is a look at the new style boats which may possibly be introduced across the fleet. https://i.imgur.com/nNYh5wT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tFBqyGK.jpg https://i.imgur.com/95c1TCj.jpg https://i.imgur.com/T6F8UgO.jpg With thanks to DeadJack5 for the photos.

I'm certainly looking forward to visiting Blackpool for the first time in a couple of days. It will be really interesting to see what it has to offer, as I have heard mixed reviews about the seaside town from a few people I know. I'm hoping Blackpool Pleasure Beach is going to be good. I'm not sure ...

The height of guests is also a topic of conversation with Saw: The Ride at Thorpe Park. I'm 6ft 1 and I have no issue with Saw usually, nor Rita, but I know of those who are smaller, some only slightly, who have a completely different experience.

I would strongly recommend Wicker Man! Being the newest ride, it will demand some of the longest queue times but using the ridetimes.co.uk will help you.plan your day. Sometimes the queue will drop to 40 minutes or so. If you see it at this, or below, then get in line! I'd recommend going to Forbidd...

Will these pods also come with telescopes and star charts and maps I wonder? Shown on the plans are three "telescope positions" in the central green area. I expect that would mean three telescopes, which isn't really a lot when you have 102 keys with a few guests in each pod. Could it be ...

It still needs tweaking as it is not working. I prefer them batching to be quite honest; however, last Friday, there was a good host who really got into character in the preshow and gave the audience instructions. It was very much a DBGT/Dungeons style which immersed you further.

I'm not sure if this is the relevant topic thread but are there any updates on that channel 4 alton towers documentary? As reported on our Facebook page ; Alton Towers Resort have confirmed via Twitter that 'Inside Alton Towers' , a one-off documentary that follows the team at the Resort as they ba...